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Agriculture

Livestock industry hit hard by high feed costs, weak economy

Livestock industry hit hard by high feed costs, weak economy

The livestock industry is in one of its worst economic slumps in decades. It's hit just about every sector: hogs, dairy, beef and poultry, and it's causing farmers a lot of stress.
by Mark Steil

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Urban farming finding increased interest in Twin Cities

Urban farming finding increased interest in Twin Cities

We're entering the peak season for Minnesota-grown fruits, vegetables and other produce, and a small but growing amount of the state's food is coming from urban farmers.
by Dan Olson

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Farm runoff blamed for town's contaminated water

Farm runoff blamed for town's contaminated water

The water supply in the city of Park Rapids is contaminated with nitrates, and many suspect the source is the fertilizer used on local farm fields.
by Tom Robertson

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SE Minn. dairy co-op issues recall

The Plainview Milk Products Cooperative is voluntarily recalling some products it sells to companies because they might be contaminated with salmonella.
by Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

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Beef recalled in Midwest over possible E. coli

JBS Swift Beef Co. has recalled about 41,000 pounds of beef products in Minnesota and several other states because of possible E. coli contamination.
by Madeleine Baran

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Climate bill still faces tough road, despite Peterson's support

Climate bill still faces tough road, despite Peterson's support

A national climate bill took a big step forward today when U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson, D-Minn., announced a deal on agricultural issues in the package.
by Mark Steil

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Strawberry farms open for business this weekend

The sweet scent of strawberries will be in the air, as strawberry patches around the region prepare to open for business this weekend.
by Elizabeth Baier

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A great harvest of food movies screening in Minneapolis

A great harvest of food movies screening in Minneapolis

Hundreds of people are expected tonight and tomorrow at Minneapolis screenings of a new movie called "Fresh." It's the first of a string of movies due for release this summer about food, and the debate over its place in our lives.
by Euan Kerr

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Report: Hot dry weather helps Minn. farmers plant

The hot, dry weather last week let farmers stay in the fields to nearly complete planting the Minnesota corn crop, but topsoil moisture is drying up.

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